Associate General Counsel

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Director, Associate General Counsel - People

As Director/Associate General Counsel, People at Endeavor Health, you will work in collaboration with the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, People to provide legal support to Endeavor Health's Leadership and Human Resources teams, advising the organization on all employee related matters. Additionally, in collaboration with team members across the legal department and other stakeholders, you will develop, and support organizational policies, procedures, oversee investigations, and be a key subject matter stakeholder in the development of other System initiatives. To be successful in this role, you will proactively identify the regulatory developments and risks impacting the System and provide recommendations on how to mitigate the associated risks and ensure compliance with all areas of employment law.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Director, Associate General Counsel - People

• Location: Evanston, IL

• Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

• Hours: Monday-Friday, during normal business hours

• Required Travel: travel to other Endeavor Health locations will be required

What you will do:

• Advise HR and Leadership on all aspect of employment related matters, including recruiting, hiring, background checks, discipline, leave and accommodation administration, termination, restrictive covenants, wage and hour laws, benefits, and workplace safety.

• Provides strategic guidance and analysis related to System initiatives or proposed employee programs to ensure regulatory compliance. Participates in oversight and governance meetings as and when requested.

• Investigate and respond to administrative agency claims in cooperation with the Human Resources team. Represent the System in administrative proceedings related to employment or other human resource issues, including the negotiation of resolution of claims.

• Manage employment-related litigation, collaborating with outside counsel and overseeing discovery and litigation budgets.

• Draft, review, and update policies, procedure and protocols to evolve policies within this area to reflect best practices, regulatory changes and/or System alignment and values.

• Conduct or oversee internal investigations regarding employee complaints, including harassment and discrimination allegations.

• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, and independent contractor agreements. Draft complex legal agreements, documents, filing and/or memorandums related to people matters of the organization for review and approval of Legal leadership.

• Develop and deliver training to managers and employees on legal compliance, anti-harassment, and employment best practices.

• Monitor and analyze changes in employment law, providing actionable guidance to the business.

• Participates in continuing legal education programs and other activities as necessary to keep informed of developments in the employment laws, new and proposed statutes, and regulations and provide education to key stakeholders on developments in the law.

• Oversees and coordinates work and communication amongst team member(s) to ensure efficiency and balanced workload, while developing areas for continued growth and responsibility to best support the System and Legal department. Demonstrates excellent leadership skills, including those needed to manage and inspire confidence in staff.

What you will need:

• Education: Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

• Certification: Admitted to practice Law in Illinois

• Experience:

  • 10+ years of relevant and/or progressive experience at a law firm or in-house legal department with prior experience in employment and labor matters as a primary focus.

  • 2+ years of leadership experience.

• Unique or Preferred Skills:

  • Communication - Delivers messages in a clear, compelling and concise manner; actively listens and checks for understanding; adjusts content and style for variety of stakeholders and/or settings.

  • Analytical Thinking - Methodical approach to break down complex problems; sees patterns and trends, then draws meaningful conclusions.

  • Maintaining Credibility - Accountable for mistakes, encourages discussion before decisions are made, shows consistency between words and actions

  • Collaboration - Facilitates open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders. Balances own interests with others while being fair to others and their areas.

  • Project Management - Ability to initiate, plan, execute, control and close the work of a project group or team to meet specific success criteria

  • Inspire others engaging our team members to be their very best

  • Innovate solutions sparking new opportunities to improve and grow

  • Achieve outcomes delivering results for our patients and communities

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.